--SS Jhonny Peralta's home run Tuesday night was his 18th of the season. The Indians have hit home runs in 27 of their last 31 games.
--RHP Rafael Betancourt, who only allowed four home runs in 79 innings last year, has allowed 10 home runs in 47 innings this year. --OF David Dellucci's home run Monday night was the 100th homer of his career.
--C Kelly Shoppach's bat from the night of July 30, when he tied a major league record for most extra base hits in a game with five, has been sent to the Hall of Fame.
--The Indians' loss Tuesday night was only their second loss in the last 18 games vs. Tampa Bay.
BY THE NUMBERS: 30 -- Consecutive hitters LHP Jeremy Sowers retired in the first five innings of his last two starts through Aug. 3. Sowers pitched five perfect innings in both of those starts, but he didn't get a win in either game.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "It's helped me get strike one. Guys come up and say, 'Who is that out there? Is it Byrd? And I quick-pitch them and get strike one." -- RHP Paul Byrd, speaking of the benefits of having recently shaved off his mustache.
